In addition to his forensic and clinical work, Michael has provided services as a program consultant, educator and resource for various law officers, agencies, and attorneys dealing with the sexually deviant population. He is also a lecturer and consultant on topics such as sexual offense, chemical dependency, workplace violence, sexual harassment, and spent twenty-one years…
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Topics covered in this virtual skill-building presentation includes definitions of happiness; research on what contributes to happiness and the surprising findings on the things that do not lead to happiness; the science of happiness; laughter and happiness; happiness and mental health; happiness as an addictions recovery tool; helping clients move beyond A tendency towards perfection…
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Description: This three hour presentation is designed to equip health care professionals with an understanding of what human trafficking is and the skills to identify physical, behavioral and contextual indicators for both victims and exploiters. Heidi Olson, SANE Program Manager for Children’s Mercy Hospital expands on this information through presentation of how victims typically present…
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A guardian is responsible for decisions concerning health care and living arrangements for theperson deemed incapacitated. A conservator is responsible with managing the person’s incomeand assets and paying bills. This program will review the Guardianship and Conservatorship lawsand the legal process, as well as address the impact of the 2018 legislation and teach attendeesadvocacy tips.…
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There is no doubt among us that we are all living in unprecedented and anxious times. The Global pandemic have left us all deeply impacted in many different ways. We struggle to make a new normal when everything is changing. This Presentation will introduce the ACT model to help those who are facing anxiety and…
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NAMI Missouri presents Mental Health Stigma: Changing the Conversation. This presentation covers harmful practices and perceptions related to mental illness throughout history and in popular culture today. We’ll explore why these stigma-perpetuating representations are so harmful and how we can begin to change the conversation surrounding mental illness and mental health.